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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.70, 280.10 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.70, 280.10 and 132.70 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.70 : 280.10 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.70/280.10 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.70x = 280.10 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.70x = 37,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169.27/186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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